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Finalists in the 12th edition of the annual LaunchPad contest include mainelove, a Westbrook-based brand of canned water sourced from Sebago Lake, and CarHop, a Portland-based restaurant delivery service.
MedRhythms Inc. has signed a strategic partnership with Ohio-based Edwards Health Care Services to distribute medical devices to patients with Medicare and/or commercial insurance.
Rob Simopoulos, co-founder and CEO of Defendify, sat down with Mainebiz at the company's new downtown office, where staffers monitor — and thwart — cyber threats around the clock.
Partnerships, collaborations and facilities are popping up to support startups and entrepreneurs in fields ranging from life sciences to food production to marine biotechnology.
In a state known for its agriculture and culinary offerings, innovative startups including Harvest Maine, Singing Pastures, Maine Canned Fish and Maine Crisp are making their mark in the fast-growing healthy nibbles niche.
Here's a start for startups navigating Maine's network of pitch competitions, funding sources and advisor groups.
In the past two years, 98.5% of Maine’s net job growth was driven by small businesses.
Business development tools, resources and programs are on tap with the state’s first accelerator program for the fishing industry.
Companies in this year's Inc. 5000 list generated a combined $300 revenue in 2024. The list includes Maine companies that span sectors from technology to construction.
The Institute for Family-Owned Business said it received a record 505 nominations for this year’s contest.
The technology trailblazer is a co-founder and chief communications officer of HighByte, fast-growing Portland-based industrial software startup staffed by about 40 employees.
The director of engagement for Live + Work in Maine and president of Startup of Maine is a force of nature in Maine's business community.
Perkins Cove Bookshop stocks 1,600 titles and sold more than 5,000 tomes in its first two months, according to the owners.
The founder of Maine Mystery Trip has turned his love of puzzles and mystery into a business that creates unique and fun experiences for travelers.
Mainebiz checked in with business leaders around the state to find out what books are getting their attention this season.
By keeping the first few meetups intimate and authentic, you create an environment where people feel comfortable showing up and contributing, our guest columnist writes.
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Maine's cruise ship season is in full swing, running from late September through early November. Thousands of passengers are expected to visit Portland, Bar Harbor, Eastport or Rockland.
This week alone, Portland is set to welcome around 16,000 cruise ship passengers.
But as the season ramps up, it's bringing mixed reviews. Some locals brace for the crowds and many business owners say cruise ship visitors don't spend much while in the port. Other business owners argue that, even if cruise ships don't benefit their own coffers, they still benefit the overall economy.
When we asked this question in 2023, Mainebiz respondents, 21% said the visits bring customers and revenue, while only 18% said the visits don't help their business.
More than half of the respondents, 53%, said cruise ships benefit the overall economy,
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
Learn MoreWork for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
Learn MoreWhether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
Learn moreThe Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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